Citroen DS may not be the fastest or most exclusive car, but it has style and clever engineering. It arrived on the scene in 1955 with an advanced hydropneumatic suspension that included a self-leveling function, which allowed it to deliver a comfortable ride on rough roads.

Named by Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car ever made”, the Jaguar E-Type has a unique style a monocoque construction with the body and engine bolted directly to the frame, disc brakes, fully independent suspension and direct rack-and-pinion steering, which set new standards for race car technology on the road.

Named by Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car ever made”, the Jaguar E-Type has a unique style a monocoque construction with the body and engine bolted directly to the frame, disc brakes, fully independent suspension and direct rack-and-pinion steering, which set new standards for race car technology on the road.

The Lamborghini Miura initially packed 345bhp, while later SV models had 380bhp which gave it sub-seven second 0-60mph times, and a top speed in excess of 170mph. Both Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis drove this supercar classic.

The Porsche 911 has outlasted its contemporaries and the models designed to replace it. With a rear-engine layout, it has a reputation for tricky handling.

The Audi Quattro was a creation inspired by the 4WD in a VW Iltis Jeep and the classic Audi 80 saloon.

The Lotus Esprit was cool enough to be in two 007 movies. The original engine could only boast of a 162bhp 2.0 -litre four-cylinder engine, however it later was upgraded with 211bhp and finally 217bhp in Turbo HC guise.